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    Pool session openings

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    18 hours ago, mhabich said:

    We have open slots for pool sessions tomorrow, Saturday 16 March and next week, 23 March.  That's it for the season.

    I'll jump in the pool today if there is still an open spot

    Dana

    Fall Club Paddle & Party at Winter Island Park, 50 Island Rd. Salem MA Saturday 10/21/23

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    15 minutes ago, Joseph Berkovitz said:

    I’m looking forward to the party and the chance to see everyone.  I do want to say a few things about the paddle and conditions tomorrow, which I am also looking forward to!

    Paddling doesn’t have to be a fair weather thing only. Rain isn’t dangerous by itself and it can be quite enjoyable once you’re on the water- you’re already dressed to be wet! Lightning is dangerous, but I have not found any mention of thunderstorms in any forecast. Regardless, we can and will check radar and will not be going far from shore. As far as wind and waves: there may be some easterly winds (blowing us towards the shore) and chop early in the day but these aren’t currently expected to be very strong; we can always stay in the most protected end of the sound. The real weather event tomorrow is the cold front, which the weather models now agree should arrive tomorrow night, long after we are off the water.

    All of this is to encourage folks who have doubts to come to the paddle with their boats and an open attitude that with some prudence and common sense, fun is possible - maybe even likely - in New England fall weather! If the forecasts are right, this may be a chance to enjoy a different kind of paddle than the perfect summer’s day.  And if the forecasts are wrong, we can think of some other fun to have together.

    Whatever the sky and ocean bring, I hope to see you tomorrow morning!
     

    j

    Good words Joe. See you there. 

    Asking for camping advice

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    Posted · Edited by dsigall

    I like Amojis for waterproof clogs. I've been warm enough with a pair of sandal/slippers & wool socks and they are easy to get in and out of. Cheaper than Crocs too.  If its wet or you are planning to do much hiking you might pick a different style there are some new options since I bought mine.

    https://amoji.com

    I bring a line to hang gear & clothes. There's usually more room than I need. Happy to share.

    I have a Jetboil Mini Mo with adjustable flame. If you do any cooking besides boiling water you'll want to turn it down. I also have the french press accessory which I don't recommend.  There are lots of other stoves out there. I'm sure others will have many good recommendations.

     

    Kokatat Drysuit Neck Gasket

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    2 hours ago, prudenceb said:

    Dana, how did you “arrange the work” so that you could cut all the way around the neck without lifting the blade?  I've cut - and messed up - gaskets by not doing that step.  A drysuit with container inside the neck for stretching and cutting is pretty unwieldy!  Or, hey, maybe I should just drop my drysuit off at your house since you have it all figured out ?!

    Hi Prudence, I set up at the shop where I work– lots of useful stuff at hand. I used a small wheeled cart, draped the suit over the side and tucked it underneath and out of the way. A few spring clamps kept the arrangement from sliding off the top and I rehearsed a couple of times to be sure I could get all the way around before actually cutting. The wheels turned out not to be helpful and it was a bit of a reach getting around the corners. I think you could use a tall stool: step 1, tape the bowl securely to the seat.

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